Join the CDAA

To join the more than 500 Alberta and North of 60 career development practitioners who stay connected through their professional association, please complete the membership application form.

*NEW* Group Membership Option

Career Development Professionals can now participate in a group membership option and receive membership discounts of up to 20%.  Groups of 5 to 9 members will receive a membership discount of 10%  and groups of 10 or more will receive a membership discount of 20%.  Members can be new or renewing members and do not have to be members of the same organization.  Kick your networking into high gear and round up your colleagues to take advantage of this fabulous member benefit!

CDAA Member Benefits

• Membership in a professional association.  Establish yourself as a member and show employers, clients, and colleagues that you are committed to and current within your profession.
• Geographically diverse Chapters.  Participate in professional development and learning, networking, resource and information sharing, and volunteerism at the local level throughout Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
• Certified Career Development Professional (CCDP) designation.  Demonstrate specific competencies and credentials in the field and commit to ongoing learning and professional development.
• Professional Development opportunities.  Attend locally and provincially offered events.  Receive discounted rates on all CDAA events.
• Career Momentum newsletter.  Contribute to and learn within the field of Career Development as well as receive updated information on Association activities and events.
• “Members Only” website access.  Connect with colleagues from across the province to share information and resources and to keep current with what is happening in the field.
• Advocacy.  Representing members and the field of career development provincially, nationally, and internationally on boards and committees.
• Leadership opportunities.  Involve yourself in your profession by participating on local, provincial, national, and international boards and committees.
• Volunteer opportunities.  Help out with local and provincial events and special projects.
• Discounts and Special Offers.  Take advantage of various special offers such as discounted rates on insurance; professional, business, and academic subscriptions; etc.